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   Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 26, followed by a heart transplant.  She walks the walk when it comes to healthy lifestyle choices.  At the Mayo Clinic Breast Center, Dr. Mussallem is the go-to expert for how healthy choices not just prolong life, but also make life better.. not just for women living with a cancer diagnosis, but all women.   Dr. Mussalem's personal story- and how lifestyle medicine saved her life What Lifestyle Medicine is The six pillars of lifestyle medicine that impact longevity and quality of life: Stress Management Physical Activity-and is there such a thing as overdoing it? Avoidance of Risky Substances Nutrition and the importance of maintaining a specific BMI vs body composition Restorative Sleep Positive Social Connections  American College of Lifestyle Medicine- https://lifestylemedicine.org/ The Ethel Circle Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/theethelcircle/ Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK      DrStreicher.Substack.com Articles Monthly newsletter All COME AGAIN podcast episodes Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  Monthly Zoom Ask Me Anything Webinar    Information on Dr. Streicher's COME AGAIN Podcast- Sexuality and Orgasm     Lauren Streicher MD, is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.   Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.    LINKS Subscribe To Dr. Streicher's Substack Information About the COME AGAIN Podcast Dr. Streicher's CV and additional bio information To Find a Menopause Clinician and Other Resources  Glossary Of Medical Terminology Books by Lauren Streicher, MD    Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                        Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.                                     

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his visit to Washington D.C. where he lobbied for legislation to help those who are recovering from opioid addiction. Then, Dr. Elliott answers medication questions from listeners.

In this podcast, Dr. Brittany M. Szymaniak from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA, Dr. Alicia K. Morgans from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA, and Dr. Neal D. Shore from the Carolina Urologic Research Center, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA, aim to identify obstacles to testing for homologous recombination repair (HRR) gene alterations in patients with prostate cancer that healthcare professionals encounter in day-to-day clinical practice, as well as discuss ways to potentially overcome them. This podcast is published open access in Targeted Oncology and is fully citeable. You can access the original published podcast article through the Targeted Oncology website and by using this link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11523-025-01159-z. All conflicts of interest can be found online. Open Access This podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, which permits any non-commercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons licence, and indicate if changes were made. The material in this podcast is included in the article's Creative Commons licence, unless indicated otherwise in a credit line to the material. If material is not included in the article's Creative Commons licence and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.

Any mid-life woman knows that once you hit your 40s, 50s, or 60s, things will not go well if you eat the same way you did when you were 20. But it's confusing to know what to eat, and how much to eat, without downloading multiple APPs and carrying around a calculator  My guest, Alexandra Filingeri, holds a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition with a focus on evidence-based nutrition interventions, particularly in mid-life and menopause.  In this episode, we cover practical nutrition tips- what to eat and how much to eat to maximize health aging. Dr. Filingeri also answered questions that came in from my Substack readers.  By the way, my favorite frozen vegetables that I couldn't remember the name of?  Puravida Fire Roasted Vegetable Melange What changes post menopause Obesity, hot flashes and weight loss The impact of insomnia on weight Individual energy requirements Macronutrients vs micronutrients Protein supplements- yay or nay Glycemic index Sugar and belly fat Grocery store strategies Dr. Alexandra Filingeri is a Registered Dietitian with a Doctorate degree in Clinical Nutrition. During her doctoral studies, Dr. Filingeri focused on metabolic disorders, nutritional biochemistry, and clinical research methodologies, equipping herself to deliver evidence-based nutrition interventions. Her clinical expertise focuses on midlife nutrition and hormone-related health.  Website: Nutrition by Dr. Alexandra – Beauty From The Inside Out Instagram: Dr. Alexandra Filingeri DCN RDN (@nutritionby_dralexandra) • Instagram photos and videos  Linkedln: Alexandra Filingeri, DCN RDN - Registered Dietitian in Private Practice - Nutrition By Dr Alexandra | LinkedIn Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK      DrStreicher.Substack.com Articles Monthly newsletter All COME AGAIN podcast episodes Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  Monthly Zoom Ask Me Anything Webinar    Information on Dr. Streicher's COME AGAIN Podcast- Sexuality and Orgasm   Lauren Streicher MD, is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.   Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.    LINKS Subscribe To Dr. Streicher's Substack Information About the COME AGAIN Podcast Dr. Streicher's CV and additional bio information To Find a Menopause Clinician and Other Resources  Glossary Of Medical Terminology Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.             

BUFFALO, NY — June 24, 2025 — A new #research paper was #published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 5, on May 20, 2025, titled “Short-term moderate caloric restriction in the rhesus macaque attenuates markers of ovarian aging in select populations.” In this study, led by first author Emma S. Gargus and corresponding author Francesca E. Duncan from Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, researchers explored how dietary changes impact ovarian aging in female rhesus macaques. They found that a three-year moderate reduction in caloric intake preserved a youthful distribution of ovarian follicles and reduced age-related tissue stiffness. These findings are relevant to women's health as they suggest that caloric restriction (CR) may help delay the decline in reproductive function associated with aging. Ovarian aging, which leads to reduced fertility and hormone production, is one of the earliest signs of aging in women. This study investigated whether a 30% reduction in caloric intake could protect the ovaries from age-related damage in nonhuman primates (NHP), whose reproductive biology closely mirrors that of humans. Ovaries were collected from young (10–13 years) and old (19–26 years) rhesus macaques who were either on a diet of moderate caloric restriction or a control diet for three years. “To test the effect of CR on follicle number, follicles were analyzed in histological sections from animals across experimental cohorts: Young Control, Young CR, Old Control, Old CR (n = 4–8/group).” Although total follicle numbers still declined with age, caloric restriction helped maintain the types of follicles most associated with reproductive potential. In older monkeys who were still cycling, even if irregularly, caloric restriction preserved more primordial follicles, the key indicators of ovarian reserve, than in those on a normal diet. The benefits of caloric restriction were also seen in the structure of ovarian tissue. Normally, aging leads to fibrosis, a stiffening of the ovarian environment caused by increased collagen and decreased hyaluronic acid. This study showed that caloric restriction reduced this fibrotic process, suggesting a more supportive environment for maintaining reproductive health. While the diet did not stop the overall loss of follicles with age, it improved the proportion of younger, more viable follicles in aging ovaries. The timing of the dietary intervention also appeared to matter. Positive effects were more noticeable in older animals with irregular cycles than in those who had completely stopped cycling. This indicates that starting caloric restriction at a certain point in the reproductive lifespan may yield the best results. This research is an important step to identifying lifestyle-based strategies that can extend reproductive longevity. Although further studies are needed to test these findings in humans, the work supports the potential of moderate dietary changes to delay ovarian aging and help preserve fertility later in life. DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206253 Corresponding author - Francesca E. Duncan - f-duncan@northwestern.edu Video short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvgZR3X3nyU Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.206253 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts To learn more about the journal, please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us on social media at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/aging-us.bsky.social Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Women are generally told that if they have a breast cancer diagnosis, they should steer clear of estrogen. In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Swati Kulkarni, the lead investigator of a new study in which women with a newly diagnosed breast ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS, were given a month's worth of hormone therapy before standard treatment to see the impact it would have on developing cancer cells.  What DCIS is and how it is typically diagnosed. If DCIS is considered to be a pre-cancer or a cancer If DCIS is untreated, how often it will progress to invasive cancer  If treated, how often women with DCIS go on to develop invasive cancer?  Why this particular form of hormone therapy, conjugated estrogens and bazodoxifene (Duovee™) was used in the study The details of the study The results of the study  The Promise Study: A presurgical randomized clinical trial of CE/BZA vs placebo in postmenopausal women with ductal carcinoma in situ. Link to Abstract My summary of the study on Substack https://drstreicher.substack.com/p/can-hormone-therapy-shrink-breast Link to Kagan episode on Duovee with Dr. Kagan Episode 124 All Hormones Are Not Created Equal with Dr. James Simon Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK      DrStreicher.Substack.com Articles Monthly newsletter All COME AGAIN podcast episodes Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  Monthly Zoom Ask Me Anything Webinar  Information on Dr. Streicher's COME AGAIN Podcast- Sexuality and Orgasm https://drstreicher.substack.com/p/all-about-come-again Lauren Streicher MD, is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.   Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.    LINKS Subscribe To Dr. Streicher's Substack Information About the COME AGAIN Podcast Dr. Streicher's CV and additional bio information To Find a Menopause Clinician and Other Resources  Glossary Of Medical Terminology BOOKS by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                       Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.                                     

BUFFALO, NY - June 11, 2025 – A new #research paper was #published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on May 29, 2025, titled “Durable complete response in leptomeningeal disease of EGFR mutated non-small cell lung cancer to amivantamab, an EGFR-MET receptor bispecific antibody, after progressing on osimertinib.” A team led by first author Jinah Kim, from the University of Vermont Medical Center, and corresponding author Young Kwang Chae, from the Feinberg School of Medicine, reports a clinical case in which a patient with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) carrying rare EGFR mutations responded remarkably to amivantamab after other treatments had failed. The patient experienced a complete resolution of brain and spinal fluid metastases, suggesting that amivantamab may be a viable option for patients with uncommon genetic profiles and limited therapy options. Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Patients with NSCLC who have rare mutations in the EGFR gene often face limited treatment options and poor outcomes, especially when the disease spreads to the brain or spinal fluid. This case involved a 67-year-old man diagnosed with NSCLC who had two rare EGFR mutations—G719A and A289V. After disease progression on osimertinib and other therapies, the patient began amivantamab monotherapy. Within six weeks, his lung tumor shrank by over 30 percent. By six months, imaging confirmed the disappearance of brain metastases and leptomeningeal disease, a serious condition affecting the membranes of the brain and spinal cord. Blood tests showed no detectable cancer-related mutations, and the patient, previously wheelchair-bound, regained the ability to walk and perform daily activities. This response has been sustained for more than 19 months. “Treatment produced a durable response over 19 months, including a 32.2% reduction in tumor size at six weeks, and complete resolution of brain metastases and LMD by six months.” Amivantamab is a bispecific antibody that targets EGFR and MET, two key drivers of tumor growth. While it is approved in combination regimens for common EGFR mutations, its effectiveness as a single agent in rare mutations or in treating brain metastases remains largely unproven. This case challenges the assumption that large antibody drugs cannot cross the blood-brain barrier and suggests that amivantamab may have potential in managing central nervous system involvement. Further research is needed to clarify how the drug achieves these effects and to explore its broader use in patients with rare EGFR mutations and limited treatment options. This case highlights three key findings: amivantamab may be effective against rare EGFR mutations, can be used as monotherapy, and may overcome the challenges of the blood-brain barrier. Although based on a single patient, the results provide encouraging evidence to support further investigation of amivantamab in treating difficult-to-manage forms of NSCLC. DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.28730 Correspondence to - Young Kwang Chae - young.chae@northwestern.edu Video short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJX3rmtH7h8 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Oncotarget - https://www.oncotarget.com/subscribe/ Keywords - cancer, amivantamab, monotherapy, rare EGFR mutation, NSCLC, leptomeningeal disease To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ X - https://twitter.com/oncotarget Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oncotargetjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OncotargetJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0gRwT6BqYWJzxzmjPJwtVh MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Dr. Tina Tan, Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and President of the Infectious Diseases Society of America joins Chris and Amy to discuss how RFK Jr's firing of the CDC Vaccine Advisory Board will impact how the nation will study and administer vaccines.

Chris and Amy begin this Wednesday show talking about the appearance at the Urban League on Tuesday. New poll is asking voters if they would vote for Adam Wainwright if he ran as a democrat against Ann Wagner. Dr. Tina Tan, Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and President of the Infectious Diseases Society of America joins to talk about the impact of CDC Vaccine Advisory Board firings on vaccine availability. Finally, did you see this.

Today on Chris and Amy Show, Dr. Tina Tan, Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and President of the Infectious Diseases Society of America joins to talk about the impact of CDC Vaccine Advisory Board firings on vaccine availability. Michelle Schulz, Founder and Managing Partner at Schulz Trade Law in Dallas joins the show to talk about steel and aluminum tariffs have doubled and the impact on Granite City Steel. Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins to talk about the never say die attitude of the lineup, Gorman starting to hit, a rough stretch for Helsley and more. Plus, Wainwright running for Congress? and the egg beat returns.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss ivermectin. Dr. Elliot explains, is prescribed to treat parasitic infections. He shares when its prescribed, and whether or not ivermectin is FDA approved.

This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss foundational lifestyle changes that are essential for healing, the connection between Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders, redefining stress in modern life, and so much more.Since the beginning of her medical career, Dr. Casey Kelley, M.D. continually asked questions about health, longevity, and healing that conventional medicine didn't answer. Seeking those answers, she began studying Functional Medicine to complement her traditional medical studies. Utilizing this multi-disciplinary approach, Dr. Kelley has been at the forefront of Integrative Medicine, devoting her career to treating patients in a highly personalized manner that focuses as much on overall health and wellness as it does on specific issues and diagnoses.Board Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Kelley was among the first physicians to add a board certification in Integrative Medicine as well. She has studied the causes, effects, and treatments of Lyme Disease extensively, and lectures nationally on this and other topics. Dr. Kelley graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago.  She is a ten-year member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), a Treasurer of The International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), and is a Founding Member of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM).  Dr. Kelley is on the faculty at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Links mentioned during this episode:Dr. Kelley's Course: https://www.healwithcase.com/courses/Groundwork-for-healingDr. Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseintegrativehealth/Free Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYkLyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshareJoin Megan's Newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

Have a red, painful eye that's sensitive to light? Could be uveitis. Hear ophthalmologist Dr. Timothy Janetos discuss uveitis and how it relates to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Join host Takieyah Mathis for an eye opening discussion about uveitis, cataracts, and eye health with ophthalmologist Dr. Timonthy Janetos from Northwestern Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. Listen as they discuss what is uveitis and cataracts from key symptoms, the significance of the HLA-B27 marker, diagnosis, to treatment options that help reduce inflammation and preserve long term vision. This episode offers information to help you advocate for your eye health by recognizing when you need help from an ophthalmologist and what actions you can take to reduce your risks associated with uveitis. Timestamps: ·       (0:00)          Intro to Psound Bytes & guest welcome ophthalmologist                      Dr. Timothy Milton Janetos. ·       (1:21)          Definition of uveitis and the relationship to psoriatic                            disease. ·       (5:35)          Symptoms of uveitis. ·       (7:45)          How uveitis is diagnosed. ·       (9:24)          Treatment options for uveitis. ·       (13:11)       What happens if eye injections are needed as treatment. ·       (14:47)        Association between inflammation, psoriatic disease,                           and cataracts. ·       (15:48)        Symptoms of a cataract. ·       (16:33)        Treatment for cataracts. ·       (21:11)        New advancements in treating uveitis and cataracts. ·       (25:50)        General eye health actions to help reduce risks                                       associated with inflammation. Early detection is key. 4 Key Takeaways: ·       Uveitis is a huge spectrum of different diseases with about half of the associations due to chronic, immune related diseases like psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.   ·       If you wake up with a red, painful eye that's sensitive to light, seek help from an ophthalmologist right away to minimize risk of scar tissue formation. ·       Work with a health care team to treat all aspects of psoriatic disease to reduce inflammation whether it's in the skin, joints, and/or the eye. ·       Lifestyle changes such as stop smoking and yearly eye exams are actions that can help reduce inflammatory factors and maintain overall eye health. Guest Bio: Dr. Timothy Milton Janetos is a board-certified and nationally recognized ophthalmologist with Northwestern Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology who specializes in uveitis and cataract surgery.  He is also an Assistant Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Janetos offers comprehensive care using a personalized treatment plan for both children and adults with intraocular inflammation and infections. He is a professional member of the American Uveitis Society (AUS) and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), as well as the Editor for Frontiers in Ophthalmology and an Editorial Board Member for Annals of Eye Science. Resources: Ø  Psoriatic Arthritis and Uveitis: What's it All About? Podcast with rheumatologist and ophthalmologist Dr. James Rosenbaum. (Released in 2019.)   https://www.psoriasis.org/watch-and-listen/psoriatic-arthritis-and-uveitis-whats-it-all-about-psa/   Ø  Eye Inflammation and Psoriatic Arthritis         https://www.psoriasis.org/advance/eye-inflammation-and- psoriatic-arthritis/  

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the changes to pharmacy benefit managers, their effect on prescription drug prices, Health and Human Services changing addiction drug availability, and more. And as always, Dr. Elliott answers questions from listeners.

Do cell phones cause brain cancer?  Does using an antiperspirant increase the risk of breast cancer? Does fluoride in the water increase the risk of bone cancer? Is the HPV vaccine lifesaving or dangerous?  In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Shikha Jain, an academic hematologist and oncologist. We start by busting cancer myths and then move on to discuss the impact of the “Make America Healthy Again Movement” (MAHA)on cancer care and cancer research, and why the rationale behind the MAHA movement is FLAWED and DANGEROUS.  Which of the following is associated with getting cancer or spreading cancer Biopsies Specific viruses Consuming sugar  Mammograms Living near a Power line Cell phones  Deodorant and antiperspirants  Microplastics  Microwaving  If surgery to remove a cancerous growth spreads the cancer? Estrogen- birth control pills, local estrogen, systemic estrogen The impact of current political policies on cancer treatment and research Obesity Processed food HPV vaccine Fluoride in the water The financial incentive behind the MAHA movement Why placebo-controlled trials are not always used in research, and would be dangerous Defunding of NIH Cancer Research, including labs and clinical trials The US Brain Drain  Over 9.5 billion dollars, representing over 2000 NIH grants, have been terminated.  In the links below, expand the abstract column to see the details of the research.      List of NIH grants that have been defunded      https://airtable.com/appjhyo9NTvJLocRy/shrNto1NNp9eJlgpA?        Ffj6Q%3Aview=plasNjSudszRmPvEo&Ffj6Q=allRecords      List of NIH Cancer Research that Has Been Defunded     https://airtable.com/appjhyo9NTvJLocRy/shrNto1NNp9eJlgpA?Ffj6Q=sfsqqf7AYxKbZi37s&Ffj6Q%3Aview=plasNjSudszRmPvEo Dr. Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, is a board-certified oncologist, national health media contributor, and founder of Women in Medicine®. She's a tenured associate professor at the University of Illinois and was named Illinois Physician Leader of the Year, one of Modern Healthcare's Top 25 Emerging Leaders, and a Medscape Rising Star in Medicine. Through her clinical work, national advocacy, and powerful storytelling, Dr. Jain is transforming how we think about medicine, leadership, and the future of healthcare. https://www.wimedicine.org/ https://www.wimedicine.org/wim-summit https://shikhajainmd.com/                                How to Know an Expert is an Expert Episode 157: How to Find a Clinician that's Not Clueless Substack Posts A Guide to Finding a Menopause Clinician That's Not Clueless Let's Play…Is Your Doctor Really a Menopause Expert? Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK      DrStreicher.Substack.com Articles Monthly newsletter All COME AGAIN podcast episodes Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  Monthly Zoom Ask Me Anything Webinar Information on Dr. Streicher's COME AGAIN Podcast- Sexuality and Orgasm   Lauren Streicher MD, is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.   Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.    LINKS Subscribe To Dr. Streicher's Substack Information About the COME AGAIN Podcast Dr. Streicher's CV and additional bio information To Find a Menopause Clinician and Other Resources  Glossary Of Medical Terminology Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.               

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When it comes to the risk of developing dementia, family history is a factor, but it is far from the only factor. It is well known that physical activity, social isolation, smoking, alcohol, medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or being hard of hearing, all impact the risk of developing dementia down the road. In this episode, I explore the relationship between what you eat and brain health with Dr. Annie Fenn, the author of The Brain Health KITCHEN, Preventing Alzheimer's through Food.  WHY food impacts the brain  What foods should be avoided What foods are neuroprotective                                                        Annie Fenn, MD Dr. Fenn's Substack: Brain Health Kitchen. Dr. Fenn is offering a 25% discount on annual subscriptions to her Substack until June 1  with this link-25% off BHK The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer's Through Food by Annie Fenn, MD @Artisan Books 2023.  Dr. Fenn's Brain Health Retreats Brain Health Kitchen Retreats Link to the cookie recipe we discussed: Chunky Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookie. It can also be found in the Whole Grain chapter of the  Brain Health Kitchen Dr. Fenn's information on supplements with discount codes (Dr. Fenn has no financial relationship with these companies.)  The BHK Guide To Brain Health Supplements Magnesium Supplements A To Z  Relevate, the brain health multi Dr. Fenn recommends-Use ANNIE25 for 25% off Dr. Streicher's retreat in Sardinia- Sept 7-14, 2025 https://www.hermedicine.org/her-travel-club-sardinia-invite (Very limited spots left) Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK      DrStreicher.Substack.com Articles Monthly newsletter All COME AGAIN podcast episodes Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  Monthly Zoom Ask Me Anything Webinar  Information on Dr. Streicher's COME AGAIN Podcast- Sexuality and Orgasm   Lauren Streicher MD, is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.   Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.    LINKS Subscribe To Dr. Streicher's Substack Information About the COME AGAIN Podcast Dr. Streicher's CV and additional bio information To Find a Menopause Clinician and Other Resources  Glossary Of Medical Terminology Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.                                     

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss drug shortages, the president of the Art Institute of Chicago being under investigation, and more. Then, as always, Dr. Elliott answers questions from listeners.

When women think about the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy, things like hot flashes, insomnia and vaginal dryness come to mind.  But for many women, bone health is, or should be, at the top of the list.   In this episode, I speak with Dr. Risa Kagan about the role of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in bone health. Definition of Low Bone Mass (Osteopenia) and Osteoporosis The Difference Between a T score and a Z score  FRAX- Fracture Risk Assessment Tool When Bone Mass Peaks How to Maximize Bone Health Before Menopause Hits Role of Estrogen in Young Women The Danger Zone- When Most Women Lose the Majority of Their Bone Mass The Role of Birth Control Pills and Prevention of Bone Loss If Exercise is Enough The Relationship Between Hot Flashes and Osteoporosis Bone Loss Post Menopause Impact of Menopausal Estrogen Therapy on Bones Taking Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) in the Absence of Hot Flashes to Protect Bones The Difference Between Bone Density and Bone Quality When it is Appropriate to Take an Anabolic Agent If the TYPE of Estrogen you take matters (Conjugated, Synthetic, Bioidentical) What DOSE of Estrogen is Needed to Prevent Fractures If it is Appropriate to Monitor Estradiol Blood Levels When Taking Transdermal MHT The Target Estradiol Level for Bone Health What Happens to Bone Density When MHT is Discontinued If MHT Should Be Taken Forever If Progestogens Plays a Role in Bone Health The Role of Bazodoxifene (Duovee™) in Bone Health The Role of TESTOSTERONE therapy in Bone Health Another Podcast with Dr. Kagan: When Progesterone is a Problem   Dr. Risa Kagan is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California San Francisco, and a consulting gynecologist with Sutter Health. Dr. Kagan has published over 100 scientific papers  on post menopause bone health and hormone therapy.  Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK      DrStreicher.Substack.com Articles Monthly newsletter All COME AGAIN podcast episodes Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  Monthly Zoom Ask Me Anything Webinar   Information on Dr. Streicher's COME AGAIN Podcast- Sexuality and Orgasm Lauren Streicher MD, is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.   Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.    LINKS Subscribe To Dr. Streicher's Substack Information About the COME AGAIN Podcast Dr. Streicher's CV and additional bio information To Find a Menopause Clinician and Other Resources  Glossary Of Medical Terminology Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                       Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.              

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and share safe, convenient, and responsible ways of disposing of prescription drugs. Then, as always, Dr. Elliott answers questions from listeners.

Transdermal estrogen in the form of a patch, gel, or cream is often the preferred delivery method for menopausal hormone therapy. Unlike oral estrogen, in addition to other advantages, transdermal estrogen does not increase the risk of blood clots.  But a new study, published in the journal Menopause, indicates that your transdermal estrogen… may not be doing what you think it's doing. Today, I am speaking with one of the authors of that study, Dr. Louise Newson.  My Substack post summarizing the study:  https://drstreicher.substack.com/p/is-your-estrogen-patch-gel-or-spray?r=740mq Link to article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39689249/ We discuss: The advantages of transdermal estrogen The realization that blood levels of transdermal estrogen may be below what is expected What the study looked at Results of the study What factors may cause decreased absorption of transdermal estrogen Why decreased levels of estrogen are problematic Ways to maximize absorption Options if serum estrogen levels are low on standard doses of transdermal estrogen Concerns of using a higher than standard dose The pushback in the UK regarding Dr. Newson's work If it should be routine to measure blood levels of estrogen if using a transdermal product For more information on Dr. Newson, visit DrLouise Newson.com Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK      DrStreicher.Substack.com Articles Monthly newsletter All COME AGAIN podcast episodes Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  Monthly Zoom Ask Me Anything Webinar Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.     Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.       Links: Subscribe To Dr. Streicher's Substack Information About the COME AGAIN Podcast Dr. Streicher's CV and additional bio information Glossary Of Medical Terminology Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain    Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent. Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.        Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.    

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a variety of prescription drug topics including the impact that the latest tariffs will have on prescription drug prices. Then, as always, Dr. Elliott answers questions from listeners.

I get lots of questions on various platforms. But I never get to all of them. So, today is Q and A day.  I asked my friend and colleague, Dr. Heidi Flagg to join me because it's always good to get another point of view. Dr. Flagg is, above all, a clinician. She is in her office in NY city, day in and day out, helping women navigate peri menopause and menopause. And unlike many people out there who are new to the scene, Dr. Flagg brings decades of real-world experience to the table.   QUESTIONS Do you need to be 12 months without a period to start hormone therapy? I am getting a period every 3-4 months, so I assume I am in perimenopause. I am having a lot of symptoms, so I went to my doctor, and she suggested I go on birth control pills. I'm not even having sex. I don't need birth control.  I am 48 years old. I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago because of fibroids. I am now having hot flashes, brain fog, and mood swings. What hormone levels should I check to see if I am ready for hormone therapy?  I started using an estrogen patch around 3 months ago. I am still having hot flashes. Do I need to give it more time or do I need more estrogen?   Is it OK to substitute a brand name patch with a generic patch?  I am 62. My last period was 13 years ago. Is it too late for me to state hormone therapy? Since I started using local vaginal estrogen, I have an accumulation under my clitoral hood. How best to clean it? Is it OK to put vaginal lubricant inside the vagina?  Will hormone therapy trigger the recurrence of endometriosis?  I have high cholesterol and want to know if Duovee™ is a good product for someone with high cholesterol. Would it be better to use a transdermal estrogen? Is it safe to use systemic estrogen and local estrogen at the same time? I had a hysterectomy last year because of uterine cancer. Can I take estrogen? I am taking low doses of testosterone, and I am pretty sure my voice is getting lower.  My doctor said my levels are fine.  I thought that only happened with high doses. If I go off, will it go back to how it was? I am 45 years old and scheduled for a hysterectomy because of fibroids that bleed a lot. Is my sex life going to change?   A menopause coach who wants to know how to help women getting conflicting information on social media.                                           Heidi Flagg MD     IG @m_pause Dr. Heidi Snyder Flagg is a founder and managing partner of Spring ObGyn, a private practice in NYC. Since completing her ObGyn residency at Brown's Woman & Infant's Hospital Dr. Flagg's clinical interests have spanned the woman's reproductive cycle with a current focus on peri menopausal and menopause.Dr. Flagg is a medical advisor to Flow Health and Let's Talk Menopause.  Information on COME AGAIN-Sexuality and Orgasm Ways to Ask a Question I am not able to answer individual questions directly, but if you submit a question, I will do my best to get it answered during a podcast episode, Ask Me Anything Webinar, or a future Substack Article. The least likely place for me to see a question is on social media. (Instagram/Facebook) I do not check regularly.  1. Record a Question-Use this link to record your question. 2. Ask Me Anything Webinars Paid Substack subscribers can attend or submit a question in advance. The replays are available on my Substack platform. For more information or to become a subscriber, DrStreicher.Substack.com/subscribe.  3. Substack Chat    Subscribers can submit a question on my Substack chat. Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK      DrStreicher.Substack.com Articles Monthly newsletter All COME AGAIN podcast episodes Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  Monthly Zoom Ask Me Anything Webinar Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health. Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.    Links: To receive Dr. Streicher's FREE Insider Newsletter Glossary Of Medical Terminology Subscribe To Dr. Streicher's Substack Information About COME AGAIN Podcast Dr. Streicher's CV and additional bio information Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.  The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent. Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.     Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

Almost all kids are afraid of the dark, and sometimes that fear even lingers into adulthood. It's a shame really because, contrary to what you might think, darkness is actually not our enemy but a friend when it comes to drifting off to dreamland. Being exposed to light at night can have negative consequences on person's health in the long-term. That's according to a study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in the United States. They published their findings in 2022, having discovered a correlation between exposure to light while sleeping and conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. What's the link between light and disease? How can I ensure I'm not at risk from light exposure at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves? What are the health benefits of using sex toys? Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/10/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Executive Producer and Host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Co-Host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, for a pivotal episode of the Pain Matters Podcast where we address the recent BMJ publication, “Common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer spine pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials,” and the associated guideline. Steven Cohen, MD, Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University, Lynn R. Kohan, MD, University of VA Medical School, Zachary McCormick, MD, University of Utah, Nathaniel M. Schuster, MD, University of California, San Diego, Daniel Larach, MD, MS, MA, Vanderbilt University, Hance Clarke, MD, FRCPC, PhD, University of Toronto and President of the Canadian Pain Society, Hemant Kalia, MD, MPH, FIPP, Invision Health, and present diverse perspectives on the publication's claims and the systematic review and meta-analysis methods behind it.In this episode, you'll learn:The podcast underlines the necessity for comprehensive, unbiased systematic reviews and meta-analyses to inform clinical guidelines effectively.Experts caution against the misinterpretation of studies and the potential consequences for policy and access to interventional pain procedures.Advocates call for unified efforts in the pain medicine community to pursue legislative and regulatory reforms that align with current evidence and patient needs.The conversation underscores the pivotal role of personalized patient care and clinically validated techniques in improving outcomes and preserving practice legitimacy.The podcast highlights the risk of reducing access to viable interventional pain treatments if skewed interpretations of data shape healthcare policies.Tune in to discover how these leading experts address the controversies, advocate for robust clinical evidence, and highlight the urgent need for unified advocacy in shaping practical, patient-centered guidelines.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode.Reference:  Wang X, Martin G, Sadeghirad B, Chang Y, Florez I D, Couban R J et al. Common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer spine pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials BMJ 2025; 388 :e079971 doi:10.1136/bmj-2024-079971

Welcome to COME AGAIN: Post Menopause Sexuality and Orgasm Podcast What if suddenly your tried-and-true maneuvers that consistently ended in orgasm no longer worked? Or it took so long and the climax so pathetic it was hardly worth the effort? Along with hot flashes, sandpaper sex, and a loss of libido, add the inability to have an orgasm to the list of post-menopause surprises your mom "forgot" to warn you about. In this episode you will hear the first two episodes of COME AGAIN-a new podcast series  with science-based information to get your libido to kick in and your clitoral nerve endings to wake up while also being wildly entertaining                             For more INFORMATION and to SUBSCRIBE COME AGAIN: Post Menopause Sexuality and Orgasm is a limited podcast series  Part One-Post Menopause Sexual Function and Obstacles to Orgasm §  An overview of female sexuality, arousal and obstacles to orgasm.  §  What it takes for an orgasm to occur §  What can happen as a consequence of menopause, aging, medications and  medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer  Part Two - Everyone Come! Part Two focuses on hormonal and non-hormonal solutions to   eliminate pain  boost arousal  wake up your clitoris  COME AGAIN is intended for both healthcare professionals and the general public.                               For more INFORMATION and to SUBSCRIBE Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health. Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER     Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat   Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever   The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                        To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.    If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org        Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

As our bodies age, so do our teeth. And, no surprise, menopause also has an impact on dental health. My guest, Whitney Difoggio, AKA Teeth Talk Girl ,knows it all when it comes to dental hygiene ,anti-aging tips and post menopause teeth, gums, and tongues. Whitney DiFoggio, founder of teethtalkgirl.com, is a passionate dental health communicator and registered dental hygienist, recognized as "Teeth Talk Girl" on social media (@teethtalkgirl). With a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Illinois Chicago and a master's degree in health communication from Arizona State University, she is currently pursuing her doctorate in health science at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Whitening  Dentures Dry mouth Burning mouth Fluoride Flossing (and other uses for dental floss!)  Electric toothbrushes Losing teeth Website: teethtalkgirl.com YouTube: YouTube.com/TeethTalk Instagram: @teethtalkgirl TikTok: @teethtalkgirl Facebook: @teethtalkgirl Please take my survey about the relationship between vaginal dryness and dry mouth. It will take no more than 3 minutes to fill out. As a thank you, I am giving away 10 free subscriptions to my paid substack for the year! DrStreicher.Substack.com If you are willing to give me your e-mail at the end, I will enter you.  If you prefer to take it anonymously, known you are making a major contribution to menopause research! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HOWDRYIAM   Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health. Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER   Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.    If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org        Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

The vagina is a dark and mysterious place. It is the passage by which most of us enter the world. As an adult, it is the place where our sexuality is housed, hopefully, associated with pleasure, but it can also be a place associated with pain, and sometimes trauma.  It is impossible to see the vagina without a speculum since the vagina is completely internal. And it was the invention of the speculum that allowed physicians to help women suffering from gynecologic conditions.  But, there is a dark history to the origins of the speculum exam, and even in recent times there are those that have taken advantage of this very vulnerable moment to harm, not help women.   In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Wendy Kline, a Professor at Perdue University who is internationally recognized for her scholarship in the history of medicine, the history of women's health, and the history of childbirth.  She is the author of many books, including her most recent book: Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam.  19th century- The invention of the speculum and how it changed gynecology The 1960s- the age of medical paternalism  2010 when the American College of Physicians said pelvic exams were no longer necessary Today- how predators and abusers have taken advantage of women during gynecologic exams Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam  Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK DrStreicher.Substack.com Wendy Kline Ph.D., Dema G. Seelye Chair in the History of Medicine at Purdue University, is internationally recognized for her scholarship in the history of medicine, history of women's health and the history of childbirth. She is the author of four major books: Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam (Polity, June 2024); Coming Home: How Midwives Changed Birth (Oxford University Press, 2019);  Bodies of Knowledge: Sexuality, Reproduction, and Women's Health in the Second Wave (U. of Chicago Press 2010); and Building a Better Race: Gender, Sexuality, and Eugenics from the Turn of the Century to the Baby Boom (U. of California Press, 2001). Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health. Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER   Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.  The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.    If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org      Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a variety of prescription related questions from WGN listeners surrounding weight loss, over-the-counter medications, and chronic pain.

Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is one of the most distressing sexual dysfunctions. PGAD involves having near-constant feelings of unwanted arousal that make it difficult to concentrate, work, and sleep. In today's show, we're going to dive into what we know about PGAD and speak with a physician who frequently treats patients with this condition. I am joined once again by Dr. Sameena Rahman, a board-certified OB/GYN, sex-med gynecologist, and menopause specialist with an academic affiliation at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. She is the founder of the Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics, and host of the podcast Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones. Some of the specific topics we explore include: What is persistent gentian arousal disorder? How is it clinically defined? What is it like to live with PGAD? How many people have PGAD, and who’s most likely to be affected? What’s the connection between obsessive-compulsive disorder and PGAD? What are the most effective treatments for this disorder? You can follow Sameena on Instagram to stay updated on her work. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  While most dating apps are all about pursuing someone else, Feeld has carved out a space for you to find yourself. Explore your desires and go on a journey of self-discovery today with Feeld. Download Feeld on the App Store or Google Play. The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University has been a trusted source for scientific knowledge and research on critical issues in sexuality, gender, and reproduction for over 75 years. Learn about more research and upcoming events at kinseyinstitute.org or look for them on social media @kinseyinstitute. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast!

GLP-1 Inhibitors like Ozempic™ and Wegovy™ do a great job at helping folks lose large amounts of weight, but there is emerging evidence that the benefits go well beyond achieving a healthy weight. And then there is the dark side…can they also harm?  In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Sowa, an internist who is certified in obesity medicine, and the author of the just published book The Ozempic Revolution: A Doctor's Proven Plan for Success to Help You Reverse Obesity, End Yo-Yo Dieting, and Protect Yourself from Disease discusses the impact of the GLP-1 inhibitors throughout the body.  How GLP-1 Inhibitors work New drugs on the horizon Benefits beyond weight loss Cardiovascular health Kidney health Brain health Sleep Apnea Liver health Addiction management Cancer Depression? Eye Health Thyroid problems Hair loss Muscle loss Maximizing success Maintenance Compounding pros and cons If any doctor can prescribe a GLP1  The advantage of seeing an obesity specialist Advocating for insurance coverage Dr. Alexandra Sowa Dr. Alexandra Sowa is a dual board-certified physician in internal and obesity medicine and author of the groundbreaking book The Ozempic Revolution. With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Sowa has become a leading voice in metabolic health, specializing in GLP-1 medications and their transformative role in tackling obesity and chronic illness.      Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine. Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK • Articles • Monthly newsletter • Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research • Monthly Zoom Q and A Webinar • To SUBSCRIBE to Dr. Streicher's Substack DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                    Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER    Books by Lauren Streicher, MD    Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain    Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician   Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While everyone on this list has passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.    Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.     If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org    Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.                

Hot flashes, the hallmark of menopause are experienced by up to 80% of women. And if you are in your late 40s or early 50s and dressing in layers, carrying a fan, and sweating through your pajamas, chances are, it's menopause. But maybe it's not.  In this episode I run through the list of conditions that have nothing to do with menopause, that can cause women to sweat through the day and night. Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK • Articles • Monthly newsletter • Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research • Monthly Zoom Q and A Webinar • To SUBSCRIBE to Dr. Streicher's Substack Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER   Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While everyone on this list has passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.    If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org      Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

The 1950s and 60s were a time of medical paternalism in America. The doctor, who was male in 98 percent of cases, decided what was best for his patient and unilaterally made decisions that were rarely, if ever questioned. In 1969 Dr. Marcus Welby was the TV prototype of this godlike paragon, and he spoke decisively and with authority in countless American households, including my own, on a weekly basis. This paternalistic approach to medical care affected both male and female patients but had a more profound impact on women since they regularly required medical intervention due to childbirth and gynecologic issues. This was a time when the likelihood of a hysterectomy was at its peak. Estimates suggest that the annual incidence of hysterectomy in 1935 was 2.4 per 1000 women. By the 1970s, it was 11 women per 1000 .  This episode is a historical perspective examining the rise..and fall of inappropriate hysterectomies that were driven by not just paternalism, but other factors as well.  And if you are looking for a little more history, head over to my substack for my article on Historic Approaches to dealing with uterine prolapse. Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK Substack.com/@DrStreicher ·  Articles ·  Monthly newsletter ·  All podcast episodes ·  Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  ·  Monthly Zoom Q and A Webinar ·  Ability to COMMENT on posts and podcasts ·  To SUBSCRIBE to Dr. Streicher's Substack Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health. Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER   Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.    If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org        Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, Clinical Pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent for the show’s Ask a Pharmacist Day. Dr. Sterling Elliot answers questions about taking Adderall, weight-loss drugs, and pain management.

Sexual fantasy is at the top of the list when it comes to taboo topics. My guest, Dr. Justin Lehmiller is a social psychologist, an award-winning educator, a prolific researcher, and is the host of The Sex and Psychology podcast. He is also the author of The popular book, Tell Me What You Want_ The Science of Sexual Desire and How it Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life based on his survey of sexual desire in America, including how fantasies change as women age.  The most common sexual fantasy  If people intend or desire to act out their fantasies  How differences in fantasies are predicative based on Gender Sexual Preference Religion Political Party Age Length of relationship WHO people fantasize about WHICH celebrities and politicians appear most commonly in women's fantasies  How fantasy helps relationships and sexual experience                                            Justin Lehmiller PhD Sex and Psychology Podcast: https://www.sexandpsychology.com/podcasts/ Tell Me What You Want book: https://amzn.to/40wGSzl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinjlehmiller/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justinlehmiller.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psychologyofsex COME AGAIN- a new podcast from Dr. Streicher, is coming soon! Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK Substack.com/@DrStreicher ·  Articles ·  Monthly newsletter ·  All podcast episodes ·  Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  ·  Monthly Zoom Q and A Webinar ·  Ability to COMMENT on posts and podcasts ·  To SUBSCRIBE to Dr. Streicher's Substack Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER   Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors with an interest and expertise in menopause.  If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org    Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

Many, if not most women and clinicians believe that bioidentical estrogen is always best when it comes to post menopause hormone therapy. This comes from the premise that bio-identical estrogen is completely natural and therefore safer and more effective than other forms of estrogen.  Except that is not necessarily true.    In this myth-busting episode, I discuss: Why words and terms need to have precise meanings The difference between HT, HRT and MHT The three general categories of estrogen     Synthesized      Conjugated     Bioidentical How the term bioidentical came to be Four myths about bioidentical estrogen              Bioidentical estrogen is completely natural               Bioidentical estrogen is safer than other forms of estrogen              Bioidentical estrogen is more effective than other forms of estrogen              Bioidentical estrogen is less likely to cause breast cancer than other forms                of estrogen.  Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK DrStreicher.Substack.com Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive Dr. Streicher's FREE NEWSLETTER Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.  The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.    If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org    Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

Over 500,000 hysterectomies are performed each year in the U.S.  How does a hysterectomy affect the menopause journey? This week we have a two part episode (Wednesday and Friday) with Dr. Lauren Streicher. Dr. Streicher is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, leading gynecologist and bestselling author.  Dr .Streicher explains the importance of understanding hysterectomies in terms of ovary, uterine and/or cervical removal and how that may affect symptoms of menopause.  We also discuss testosterone and the challenges of orgasms for postmenopausal women. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKBHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/657557054765087   Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here's How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!

Less than 3% of post-menopause women use commercially produced hormone therapy. However, increasing numbers of women dealing with hot flashes, insomnia, painful sex, and loss of libido are using non-FDA-approved hormone pellets. Millions of women have no idea that they are using a form of hormone therapy that is unregulated and associated with side effects such as an enlarged clitoris, and male pattern baldness, as well as an increased risk of hysterectomy. How pellets are different than FDA-approved commercial hormone therapy Why pellets are so popular The problem with pellets Side effects from pellets Irreversible side effects Typical hormone levels when using pellets Why women are more likely to bleed when using pellets Why women are more likely to need a hysterectomy when using pellets                                              Menopause Retreat             with Dr. Streicher, Dr. Kelly Casperson, and Dr. Ellen Gendler!                                       Miraval Resort and Spa- Tucson, Arizona                                                  May 16-19         A unique opportunity to get one-on-one access to nationally recognized            menopause experts while having an exceptional travel experience.                                            For more information Dr. Streicher is on SUBSTACK Substack.com/@DrStreicher ·  Free articles ·  Free monthly newsletter ·  Free podcasts ·  Inside Information-Midlife Menopause and More Podcast Transcripts ·  Monthly News Flash Reports on recent research  ·  Monthly Zoom Q and A Webinar- (May submit questions in advance)  ·  Ability to COMMENT on posts and podcasts ·  ARCHIVES of Inside Info Posts  ·  ARCHIVES of Inside Information-Midlife Menopause and More Podcasts Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER   Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.    If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org        Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

Most women don't even think about their urethras, but an estrogen-starved urinary tract can be the culprit when it comes to recurrent urinary tract infections and that persistent “gotta go” feeling.  In this episode I sit down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a board-certified urologist, a certified Menopause Practitioner of the North American Menopause Society, and the host of the hit podcast You Are Not Broken to discuss the role of estrogen in urinary health including:  ·      How to get rid of URINARY URGENCY ·      How to use a local vaginal estrogen to alleviate many BLADDER SYMPTOMS ·      Why some women are more prone than others to RECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS. ·      Simple ACTION STEPS to decrease recurrent urinary tract infections ·      A NEW VACCINE that is on the horizon for women for women who have recurrent infections            Join Dr. Casperson, Dr. Gendler, and I in Arizona on May 16-19                              Miraval Resort and Spa, Tucson Arizona This is a unique opportunity to get one-on-one access to nationally recognized menopause experts while having an exceptional travel experience.  For more information Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER     Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat   Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever   The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                        To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.    If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org      Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

The U.S. Surgeon General is recommending warning labels on alcohol, just like you'd see on a pack of cigarettes. Reset examines the health risks of moderate drinking with President & CEO of Sinai Chicago Dr. Ngozi Ezike and vice-chair of education in the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine Dr. Aashish Didwania. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

There are tangible ways to advocate for health equity and address demographic disparities in patient care and the healthcare workforce. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Teni Brown, an assistant professor of OBGYN at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, speaks with hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman about DEI efforts and ways she has made real change. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Brown shares her journey from Nigeria to the United States, detailing her path from middle school teacher to a leading advocate in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the medical field. The conversation touches on systemic barriers in healthcare, the impact of historical practices like redlining, and practical steps institutions can take to foster a culture of equity. Dr. Brown emphasizes the importance of sustained engagement, multi-level interventions, and action-oriented solutions to create a more diverse and inclusive medical workforce. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 05:44 - Equity in OBGYN: Workforce and Patient Care 08:41 - Advocacy for Medication Access 15:25 - Systemic Barriers and Social Determinants of Health 20:22 - Understanding Redlining and Its Impact 25:10 - Efforts to Address Inequities 34:14 - Equity and Diversity in Healthcare 36:39 - The Role of Leadership in Promoting Equity 44:08 - AI and Technology in Addressing Gaps 50:00 - Vision for a More Equitable Future 58:26 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Dr. Sterling Elliot, Clinical Pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a variety of pharmacy-related questions from WGN Radio listeners but tackles the big news of a new bill aiming to lock out pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, from owning a pharmacy.

30% of women over the age of 50 are single. 50% of women over age 65 are single.  Too often the whole dating process is overwhelming, frustrating, and unsuccessful. Enter Bela Gandhi- the nationally known dating coach who regularly appears on Good Morning America and hosts a hit podcast, “The Smart Dating Academy.” So whether you need to fix your picker, find the whole idea of dating daunting or are not finding success when it comes to companionship and love, Bela's got your back. And if you are not on the hunt, you know someone who is!  After you listen to this episode, head on over to Substack.com/@DrStreicher for my post on avoiding a sexually transmitted infection!   On this episode:  ·      Is it ever too late to find love? ·      What's BETTER about dating over 50? ·      WHAT is the biggest MISTAKE midlife women make when it comes to dating? ·      If women need to resign themselves to dating OLDER men ·      TIPS for ON-LINE dating ·      What if someone doesn't want to go online?  ·      RED-FLAGS you need to know ·      What about women seeking women? Do you advise the same things? ·      When it comes to dating WIDOWERS, what's your advice?  ·      How about the DIVORCED guys?  ·      How long someone should wait before GETTING NAKED? ·      How much PAST HISTORY should be shared?  Bela Gandhi  Website:    www.smartdatingacademy.com Podcast:  Podcast - Smart Dating Academy Instagram:  Instagram  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/smartdatingacademy Watch: TED Talk - The Secret to Lasting Love! Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  Substack/cm/@DrStreicher  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER   Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.    If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org        Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is not intended to replace medical advice and should be used to supplement, not replace, care by your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

As 2024 ends, I decided to revisit the top episodes from last year. If I were to go by my favorites, choosing would be impossible. According to the number of downloads,  the two top contenders are Top Tips for Skin and Hair with Dr. Ellen Gendler and Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright.  I am going to update Dr. Gendler's episode in a few weeks.  In this episode I am going to revisit Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright. Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon has made it her mission to raise awareness about the musculoskeletal changes that occur because of menopause, and how a lack of estrogen sabotages the ability to be active. And that lack of activity not only impacts bone health and cardiovascular health but also cognitive function.   At the end, is an update on what has happened since I recorded that episode.  In this episode:  ·      The six symptoms of musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause ·      The relationship between GSM and dementia ·      Why frozen shoulder is the number one complaint ·      The relationship of menopause to osteoarthritis ·      The impact of mobility on cognitive function ·      The impact of menopause on frailty ·      The impact of testosterone on musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause ·      Exercise and cancer risk reduction ·      How heavy your weights should be to increase muscle power  Dr. Wright's publication Wright VJ, et al.  The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. Climacteric. 2024 Oct;27(5):466-472. Dr. Vonda Wright Podcast: Hot for Your Health  Instagram: @DrVondaWright For more information on this topic:  Substack.com/@DrStreicher Episode 59 - Boning Up on Bones: Part 1 with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri (Risk Factors for Osteoporosis, and Screening) Episode 61 Boning Up on Bones: Part 2 with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri (Prevention and Treatment)  Episode 67- How Long Can you Safely Take Hormone Therapy? Episode 85 Estrogen and Alzheimer's Disease Episode  111 Bone Up with Hormone Therapy with Dr. DeSapri Episode 123 Hormone Therapy After Age 60 with Dr. James Simon Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is not intended to replace medical advice and should be used to supplement, not replace, care by your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast. Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She is a certified menopause practitioner of the North American Menopause Society.  Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  Subscribe and Follow Dr. Streicher on  DrStreicher.com Instagram       @DrStreich Facebook         @DrStreicher YouTube          DrStreicherTV Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy

If you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet, I've got you covered.  In this episode, I have great gift ideas that also happen to be healthy. There were two criteria to make it to this list. One, it had to be something I already own or would like to own. Second, there had to be a scientifically proven health benefit to using these items. And if you have already finished your shopping, these are great gifts to buy for yourself.  For a transcript of this episode, including video demonstrations, go to Substack.com/@DrStreicher ·      Mocktail Book ·      Silk Sleep Mask ·      Resistance Bands ·      Foldable Bike Helmut ·      Walking Pad ·      Elixer Play Amathyst Vibrator ·      Crave ·      Lube Warmer Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER   Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.    The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.   Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.    If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org        Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is for education and information and is not intended to replace medical advice from your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

Excessive sweating can be a constant challenge, but you don't have to suffer in silence.  Dr. Carolyn Jacob, a dermatologist and technology researcher, joins Dr. Bass to share how MiraDry can bring relief to those who struggle with underarm sweating. Unlike older, more invasive options, MiraDry uses microwave technology to target and eliminate sweat glands permanently, without leaving scars behind. Just two treatments can reduce underarm sweat by 89% or more. While this treatment is about comfort, not appearance, it can give you the confidence to focus on what truly matters instead of being held back by worries about sweating.  Whether you experience sweating constantly or only in high-stress moments, MiraDry offers a lasting solution. Find out the benefits of this life-changing procedure and learn what to expect before, during, and after treatment. About Dr. Carolyn Jacob Dr. Carolyn Jacob is a dermatologist and associate clinical professor at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. Founder and medical director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, she completed an elite cosmetic and laser fellowship at Harvard. Dr. Jacob has led research and media discussions on innovative treatments, including MiraDry for sweat reduction, injectables, cellular therapies, and advanced body shaping technologies like HIFEM and EmSculpt Neo. Learn more about Chicago Dermatologist & Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Carolyn Jacob Follow Dr. Jacob on Instagram @drcarolynjacob About Dr. Lawrence Bass Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond. To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc Subscribe to the Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class newsletter to be notified of new episodes & receive exclusive invitations, offers, and information from Dr. Bass. 

Dr. Sterling Elliot, Clinical Pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a variety of prescription related questions from WGN Radio listeners such as avoiding morphine addiction, proper vitamin consumption, and the effectiveness of Duloxetine.

An “MD” after the name is no assurance that the person to whom you are about to bare your soul—and your vagina—is an expert when it comes to menopause.  In this episode, I am going to walk you through the steps to find someone you can trust to fix your flashes, foggy brain, and failing sex life. Head over to Substack.com/@DrStreicher for a transcript of the episode, and bonus!  I posted an article with specific questions to ask during a menopause consultation (and answers you might get) that will let you know if you can trust this person to help you manage your menopause.  If Your Doctor Doesn't Have a Vagina Specialists that may be menopause expertise Advanced practice nurses and physician assistants Why most doctors know very little about menopause What letters mean after a doctor's name The difference between a license and board certification What it takes to maintain board certification What it means to be “double boarded”  Why Anti-Aging is not a recognized board certification What academic titles such as “Professor” indicate How I became a menopause expert What it means to be a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner Checking out publications Physician Referral services The problem with consumer referral sites Red flags to look for on doctor websites If you should educate your own doctor If concierge doctors are worth it Telehealth- and what to look for Go to substack.com/@drstreicher  for my list of specific questions to ask   (and potential answers you might get ) that are pretty good indications that the person you are seeing is an actual expert.  Links To verify that a physician is licensed Federation of State Medical Boards website  fsmb.org To verify that a physician is board certified ABMS.org is the site where you can check out whether a physician is board-certified and find out what he or she is certified in.  To find a certified menopause practitioner www.menopause.org. To see if your physician has published any scientific articles NIH National Library of Science- Pubmed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.  Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org   Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  Substack/cm/@DrStreicher  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER   Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy  Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is not intended to replace medical advice and should be used to supplement, not replace, care by your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.

Thirty percent of severely injured patients in Illinois aren't transferred to a high-level trauma center within two hours of being taken to a hospital, which increases mortality. That's according to a new study from Northwestern that examines the reasons this is occurring and what can be done to improve coordination and communication between hospitals. Reset sits down with the study's lead author Dr. Anne Stey of Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine to learn more about the problem and potential solutions. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

If you would like to read a transcript of this episode along with some additional information, head on over to my substack- substack.com/@DrStreicher Chances are you have heard at least one expert say that systemic hormone therapy will prevent heart disease. But you also may have heard other experts say, No- if you don't have hot flashes or low bone mass, it is not recommended to take hormone therapy to prevent heart disease down the road. So, who is right? Why is this controversial?  Isn't the data, the data?  In this episode, I explain why experts are not all on the same page when it comes to the long-term cardiovascular benefits of hormone therapy.  ·      The Difference between a Randomized Controlled Trial and an Observational Trial ·      Why the WHI was an excellent study- and why it was problematic ·      What we learned From the WHI about Hormones and Cardiovascular Health ·      The Study of Women Across the Nation (SWAN)  ·      What we learned From the SWAN about Hormones and Cardiovascular Health ·      What we learned From the SWAN about Hormone therapy and Cardiovascular Risk ·      What we learned From the SWAN about Hormone therapy and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease ·      If hormone therapy should be prescribed for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease-  the view of the two opposing sides  Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  Substack/cm/@DrStreicher  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Facebook @DrStreicher YouTube @DrStreicherTV LinkedIn @DrStreicher                   Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER   Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain   Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy                                      To Find a Menopause Clinician Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi's Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country.      The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org To find a menopause practitioner: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx Put in your zip code and designate NCMP or CMSP to get a certified menopause practitioner. While all people on this list have passed a competency examination, Dr. Streicher does not vouch for every one of these clinicians. Most are excellent.     Major Medical Centers It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause.      If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:  The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org        Dr. Streicher's Inside Information podcast is not intended to replace medical advice and should be used to supplement, not replace, care by your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.